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Remírez de Ganuza Olagar Gran Reserva vs Palacios Remondo Rioja Plácet Valtomelloso

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Remírez de Ganuza Olagar Gran Reserva
Rioja, Spain · Viura
€77
The steal
Close cousin
Palacios Remondo Rioja Plácet Valtomelloso
Rioja, Spain · Viura
€29 save €48

Tale of the taste

Remírez de Ganuza Olagar Gran Reserva Palacios Remondo Rioja Plácet Valtomelloso
Body 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal

Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.

Why it’s a dupe

Same Viura at heartSame Rioja postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 38% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €29 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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